StateKentucky

HB 425: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 425 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality65%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Redirects auction proceeds to Crime Victims Compensation Board

Risks

  • Financial burden on offenders via increased fines and vehicle loss

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential deterrent for dangerous street racing activities
  • Supports crime victims via redistributed auction funds

Risks

  • Constitutional concerns regarding vehicle forfeiture and property rights
  • Disproportionate impact on low-income vehicle owners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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